What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 12% more expensive in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $50,661 in Charlotte, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MECHANICSBURG vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 1.3% more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $50,661 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Mechanicsburg, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

28.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.3% lower

Commute

13.7% higher

Health

14.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mechanicsburg, PA vs. Charlotte, NC

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